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STEANS FAMILY FOUNDATION

STEANS FAMILY FOUNDATION

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-3486843
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
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STEANS FAMILY FOUNDATION

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-3486843
Private Foundation
Family Foundation

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Steans Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Illinois, with a total of $41.3 million in grants paid in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$41.3M

2024
Grantees funded
3
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$90K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
P
Pat Ford
Board Member
L
Leo Smith
Board Member
J
Jennifer Steans
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to STEANS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. STEANS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does STEANS FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
STEANS FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are STEANS FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from STEANS FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $90 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does STEANS FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, STEANS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $41.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did STEANS FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, STEANS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include LEGACY CHARTER SCHOOL, Planning Implementation and Evaluation Org, and Metropolitan Family Services. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to STEANS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
STEANS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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